The Sanyo HD1000 is dead. Long live the HD1010 with progressive Full HD and super slow-mo mode

Progressive 1080 mode for super-sharp shooting. Manual controls for tweakers

Feeble auto exposure. No optical image stabilisation or PAL-friendly mode

Looking to expand your photographic horizons but don't fancy carrying a full DSLR? This retro 'compact' could be just the ticket…

Full manual functionality. Solid build quality. Hotshoe flash mount

Heavy. Useless optical viewfinder. Too many dials and buttons

Not impressed by the Aipteks and Musteks of this world? Panasonic's flagship camcorder could be for you…

Manual lens ring. 60GB capacity. 5.1 surround

Low-light ability. Slight grain

Sony's T-Series has gained hi-def video shooting powers with the T500. Is it worth the hefty price tag?

Stylish, compact design. Large touchscreen. Records HD movie clips with stereo sound

Movie clips can only be 10 minutes long. Still images quite grainy in low light

Feature-packed it might be, but its hefty price-tag means the GX-20 will have to pull something special out of its hat to wow us…

Could survive a nuclear blast. Ultra-quick focusing. Massive images

Iffy ergonomics. Slow continuous shooting at this price

Full HD, 1080p camcordering can be yours for 250 nicker with Aiptek. But does it deliver enough for the small outlay?

That price

Cheap finish. Poor in low light. Dislikes movement

Oregon Scientific has tried to inject a touch of class into the world of weather stations. But is it all style and no substance?

Good-looking for a digital weather station. Gives you a forecast at a glance. Great clock

Forecasting vague. Motion sensor temperamental. No snow icon

Nikon's 9megapixel knight in shining silver is as slim as its feature list is long. Will it make you snap happy?

Wireless option. Good looks. Large screen. Crisp images

Colour lacks pizzazz. Flash is hit and miss

Kodak's metal-clad compact has a touchscreen and shoots hi-def video. Is it the perfect summer snapper?

Stunning build and design. Good features. Impressive video modes. Above average still images

Unresponsive touch screen. Overly-complex manual setting

What do you get when you cross HD video with one of the world's best compact cameras? The Samsung NV24HD, of course

Excellent HD video. Nice control system. Wideangle lens

Not the best at high ISO. Interface feeling a little dated